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GOOD LUCK, BAD LUCK & STUPIDITY

GOOD LUCK I have good luck. I am a white man from Canada. Born in 1952, I am a baby boomer, the generation that has had it best – cheap education and unlimited career opportunities resulting in the last generation … Continue reading

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LANDSCAPES

These are my favourite landscapes in the world. Determining the best landscapes is subjective. COLORADO PLATEAU PATAGONIA ROCKY MOUNTAINS of CANADA COLUMBIA MOUNTAINS of BRITISH COLUMBIA TASSILI n’AIJAR, ALGERIA CHINA BOLIVIAN ALTIPLANO & SALAR de UYUNI KARST LANDSCAPES TEPUIS, VENEZUELA … Continue reading

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WORLD’S LARGEST CITIES

This is a controversial category as the boundaries of many cities are difficult to determine. There are seven different lists depending on how the area of a “city” is determined. Is it the formal municipal boundaries or the general area? … Continue reading

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A BRIEF HISTORY of MY TRAVEL

1980. Mexico. Climb Popocatepetl, my highest mountain. 1996. Patagonia (Chile & Argentina). Torres del Paine, Perito Moreno, Fitzroy 2006/2007. Drive from Canada to SW USA and Cabo San Lucas in Baja Mexico. 2007.2008. Drive from Canada to the Yucatan, Mexico. … Continue reading

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WORLD HERITAGE SITES

World Heritage Sites are landmarks and areas with legal protection by an international convention administered by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, or scientific significance. The sites are judged to contain “cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value … Continue reading

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WONDERS of the WORLD

*Indicates I have visited SEVEN WONDERS of the ANCIENT WORLD Only the Pyramids of Giza still exist 1. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. 2. The Colossus of Rhodes 3. The Lighthouse at Alexandria 4. Statue of Zeus at Olympia 5. Temple of Artemis at … Continue reading

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TRANSPORTATION

I use public transportation if I can. However, the best for me is to use a vehicle in which I can also sleep and cook. Sleuth camping is free. Cook and eat better and cheaper. Saving on food and accommodation … Continue reading

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SLEEPING

I hate paying for hotels – it is expensive to be unconscious for 8 hours. Every hostel, hotel, or BnB is rated by customers and has reliable reviews. Camping I love sleeping outside, in a tent or the open if … Continue reading

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FOOD

Some travel for the food experience. They go out of their way to explore a country’s cuisine. They research famous restaurants, know the street food scene and often will try anything – insects, maggots, cuy in Peru, dog, cat, snake … Continue reading

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FRAUD, THEFT & CORRUPTION

FRAUD AND EXTORTION SHANGHAI CHINA December 2016 On a cool December night, I wandered down to the huge promenade along the river. On the street side is the Bund, the most famous street in China lined by old colonial buildings, … Continue reading

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